Faults:

General maintenance, and front main bearing and radiator when I overheated it. Broke a few leaf springs overloading it.

General Comments:

Amazing truck, goes anywhere, best 4x4 I have had. I was a self-employed construction contractor when purchased and I expected to keep it 2-3 years max. It just kept going and I have kept it like a loyal old horse. Drove it down to Mexico, and now it sits down there and starts up every year when I return. My new Silverado gets better gas mileage; it is thirsty.

Faults:

Hmmm... hmmm... changed the master cylinder once and the CV joints; needs a valve cover gasket and will be replacing the muffler system in the near future. But then, none of these are things that have "gone wrong", really.

I've never had any issues, at all.

General Comments:

I expect this truck is at its half life. Regular maintenance and good driving habits keep most vehicles going a long time, but my 2600 is exceptional. I drive it every day and upkeep on it has been much less than $100 a year.

About half my mileage is highway, which helps to keep the sludge out and off-road, I'm not sure it could get stuck. I've used it in the BC mountains and Saskatchewan mud and never had a problem. I keep referring to it as my go anywhere, do anything truck... like the Paso Fino of pickups.

As far as I can see, it has been appreciating a couple hundred bucks a year since I bought it, though I have no interest in selling it... unless... haha.

Faults:

Just 4x4 mode. Dad tried to "fix" it. After that 4x4 mode can't be used anymore and every time we try to have it on 4x4, it makes grinding sound. Had to leave the fan on for it not to overheat.

General Comments:

Lost due to a car accident. First car ever owned. Never let my family down.

Used it 4x4 in the Outback a couple of times (that was before Dad tried to fix the 4x4 because he assumed there was a damage) and it was great!

Used it to pull my Dad's Nissan Patrol once; it wouldn't reach 5th gear so had to leave it in 3rd gear and run on 60km/h in a 100km/h zone, however it didn't break down on us during that time and got us home safe.

It took to me places where a better 4x4 car (better looking and powerful car than mine) wouldn't even dare going.

Faults:

Replaced master cylinder... Hmmm, need a new windshield.

General Comments:

I'm surprised there aren't many recent comments. This truck is excellent. Undoubtedly one of the best trucks ever built. 4x4 goes anywhere.

Still no major rust issues after 24 years, no major problems. Mazda got it right in 91/92.

Faults:

Replaced head.

Fuel injectors.

A/C system.

Some interior parts as they wear out.

General Comments:

I've owned the truck since I special ordered it new in the summer of 1991.

250,000 miles and still going!

I've replaced what needed to be replaced, and it keeps running well.

Even with its age and mileage, it rides smoother than any new "small" truck of any brand.

Much roomier interior than any new small truck on the market today.

The automatic transmission is described by my mechanic as "bullet proof". I have had absolutely nothing done to the transmission, other than having it checked occasionally.

It sleeps in my garage every night. The exterior finish is still shiny and there is no rust. Many people are amazed at its condition... there's no secret to preserving a car; just use your garage for the purpose it was intended for!